Agenda, decisions and minutes

9. Land West of Denbigh Close Adjacent to Broughton Road, Banbury.

Councillor Chris Brant, Other Registerable Interest, as a member of Banbury Town Council which had been consulted on the application.

Councillor Dr Kerrie Thornhill, Other Registerable Interest, as a member of Banbury Town Council which had been consulted on the application.

Councillor Ian Harwood, Other Registerable Interest, as a member of Banbury Town Council which had been consulted on the application.

10. 38 Longfields, Bicester, OX26 6QL.

Councillor Chris Pruden, Other Registerable Interest, as a member of Bicester Town Council which had been consulted on the application.

Councillor Les Sibley, Other Registerable Interest, as a member of Bicester Town Council which had been consulted on the application.

11. 73 High Street, Kidlington, OX5 2DN.

Councillor Fiona Mawson, Other Registerable Interest, as a member of Kidlington Town Council which had been consulted on the application.

Councillor Lesley McLean, Other Registerable Interest, as a member of Kidlington Town Council which had been consulted on the application.

13. Dashwood Apartments, Dashwood Road, Banbury, OX16 5HA.

Councillor Chris Brant, Other Registerable Interest, as a member of Banbury Town Council which had been consulted on the application.

Councillor Dr Kerrie Thornhill, Other Registerable Interest, as a member of Banbury Town Council which had been consulted on the application.

Councillor Ian Harwood, Other Registerable Interest, as a member of Banbury Town Council which had been consulted on the application.

The Chair to report on any requests to address the meeting.

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The deadline for requests to address this meeting is noon on Wednesday 18 March 2026.

Addresses can be made virtually or in person. Full details of public participation at Planning Committee meeting is available in the Constitution, Planning Committee Procedure Rules.

The Chair advised that requests to address the meeting would be dealt with at each item.

To confirm as a correct record the Minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 15 January 2026.

The Minutes of the meeting held on 15 January 2026 were agreed as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

At the request of the Committee, the Head of Development Management gave an update on application reference 25/01346/OUT under minute reference 87.

To receive communications from the Chair.

1.          The Chair reminded members of the public that only registered speakers were entitled to speak at the committee meeting at the time instructed by the Chair and members of the public should remain quiet during the meeting and not cause disturbance.

2.          The Chair discouraged Members from leaving the Chamber during an agenda item, however if they were in a situation where they had to leave the meeting urgently, to do so but be mindful of timing if intending to stay in the meeting. 

The Chair to advise whether they have agreed to any item of urgent business being admitted to the agenda.

There were no items of urgent business.

The Committee to consider requests for and proposed pre-committee site visits.

Any requests or recommendations for site visits will be published with the written update.

There were no proposed pre-committee site visits.

Report of Head of Development Management

Purpose of report

To keep Members informed about planning appeal progress including decisions received and the scheduling of public inquiries and hearings for new and current appeals.

Recommendations

The Planning Committee resolves:

1.1         To note the position on planning appeals contained within the report.

Resolved

(1)          That the report be noted.

The Assistant Director Planning submitted a report which informed Members about planning appeal progress including decisions received and the scheduling of public inquiries and hearings for new and current appeals.

Resolved

(1)          That the position statement be accepted.

Approved in line with officer recommendation, subject to conditions (and any amendments as deemed necessary) and completion of a S106 legal agreement, details to be set out in the minutes.

The Committee considered application 25/02174/OUT, an outline application for the erection of up to 58 dwellings, associated public open space, sustainable urban drainage systems, other infrastructure and access from Broughton Road at Land West of Denbigh Close, Adjacent to Broughton Road, Banbury for Lone Star Land Limited.

Councillor Kieron Mallon addressed the Committee as a Local Ward Member.

Andy Wilkins, the agent on behalf of the applicant, addressed the Committee in support of the application.

It was proposed by Councillor Harwood that the application be deferred until the Section 106 legal agreement was completed. The motion was not seconded and therefore fell.

It was proposed by Councillor Watkins and seconded by Councillor Dr Thornhill that the application be approved, in line with the officer recommendation.

In reaching its decision the Committee considered the officer’s report and presentation, the addresses by public speakers and the written updates.

Resolved

That, in line with the officer’s recommendation, authority be delegated to the Assistant Director Planning to grant permission for application 25/02174/OUT subject to:

i.          The conditions set out below (and any amendments to those conditions as deemed necessary) and

ii.         The completion of a planning obligation under section 106 of the town and country planning act 1990, as substituted by the planning and compensation act 1991, to secure the following (and any amendments as deemed necessary)

a)    provision of 30% affordable housing on site

b)    contribution to CDC for the provision or enhanced facilities at The Hill, Sunshine Centre or community facilities at Woodgreen Leisure Centre - £63,911.50 

c)    contribution to CDC towards outdoor sport provision - £162,804

d)    contribution to CDC towards indoor sport at Woodgreen Leisure Centre or a new indoor sport facility in the locality - £61,655

e)    contribution to CDC towards initiatives to support groups for residents - £6,750

f)     contribution to CDC towards public art within the vicinity - £16,290

g)    payment of the District Council’s monitoring costs of £5,000

h)    contribution to OCC of £79,112 for enhanced public transport

i)     contribution to OCC of £583,478 for secondary education provision

j)     contribution to OCC of £56,364 for secondary education land

k)    contribution to OCC of £47,215 for special education needs

l)     contribution to OCC of £6,003 for household waste and recycling centres

m)  payment of the County Council’s monitoring costs – TBC

n)    contribution to BOBICB for health care enhancements – TBC and

o)    contribution to Thames Valley Police for enhanced policing resource – TBC

1.         In the absence of a satisfactory unilateral undertaking or any other form of Section 106 legal agreement the Local Planning Authority is not satisfied that the proposed development provides for appropriate mitigation required as a result of the development and necessary to make the ecological, landscape and highway impacts of the development acceptable in planning terms, to the detriment of both existing and proposed residents and contrary to development plan policies SLE4, ESD10, ESD13, INF1, C7, C8 and C28 and national guidance contained in the National Planning Policy Framework.

Conditions of Approval  ...  view the full minutes text for item 101.

Approved in line with officer recommendation, subject to conditions (and any amendments as deemed necessary), details to be set out in the minutes.

The Committee considered application 25/03231/F, an application for change of use from 5 bedroom Dwelling (class C3) to 8 bedroom HMO (class sui generis) at 38 Longfields, Bicester, OX26 6QL for Hexiqon Homes Ltd.

Councillor Donna Ford addressed the Committee as a Local Ward Member.

Jack Piccaver, applicant, addressed the Committee in support of the application.

It was proposed by Councillor Watkins and seconded by Councillor Conway that application 25/03231/F be approved, in line with the officer recommendation. 

In reaching its decision the Committee considered the officer’s report and presentation, public speakers and the written updates.  

Resolved

That, in line with the officer’s recommendation, permission be granted for application 25/03231/F subject to the conditions set out below (and any amendments to those conditions as deemed necessary).

Conditions

1.         The development to which this permission relates shall be begun not later than the expiration of three years beginning with the date of this permission.

Reason: To comply with the provisions of Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, as amended by Section 51 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.

2.         Except where otherwise stipulated by conditions attached to this permission, the development shall be carried out strictly in accordance with the form and following approved plans: - Drawing number BP.01 Rev A – [Block Plan/Location Plan] - Drawing number P.01 – [Proposed Elevations] - Drawing number P.02 – [Proposed Layout Plans] - Drawing number P.03 – [Proposed Kitchen and En-suite Layouts) - Drawing number P.04 Rev B – [Proposed Site Plan] - Drawing number P.05 – [Proposed Bin and Bike Stores] - Drawing number P.06 – [Proposed Drainage Plans]

Reason: For the avoidance of doubt, to ensure that the development is carried out only as approved by the Local Planning Authority and comply with Government guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.

3.         The development herby approved shall not be occupied until details of how Secured by Design measures have been incorporated into the development have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. For the avoidance of doubt the details of how the scheme accords with the secure by design principles shall include: details of all bedroom doors being certified to PAS24, with a door viewer installed; details of a secure postal strategy; and details of a visitor notification system (doorbell) for each bedroom. The Secure by Design measures shall be implemented in accordance with the approved detail and be retained and maintained in perpetuity.

Reason: In order to ensure the safety and security of any future occupants of the site and to comply with Government guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework and the Crime and Disorder Act 1998.

4.         Prior to the first occupation of the development hereby approved, the parking and manoeuvring area shall be provided in accordance with the plans approved (drawing numbers P.04 Rev B and P.05 and drawing titled ‘Dropped kerb and swept path analysis Rev A’) and shall be constructed from  ...  view the full minutes text for item 102.

Refused against officer recommendation. Reasons to be set out in the minutes.

The Committee considered application 25/03055/F for a first floor extension over an existing converted garage (part retrospective) at 73 High Street, Kidlington, OX5 2DN for Mr and Mrs Parshad.

Councillor Dorothy Walker addressed the Committee as a Local Ward Member.

Mr Robert Packard, neighbour, addressed the Committee in objection to the application.

It was proposed by Councillor McLean and seconded by Councillor Parkinson that application 25/03055/F be refused against officer recommendation, as the application would have an adverse impact on the character, appearance and significance of the application property and would be contrary to Policy ESD15 of the Cherwell Local Plan 2011-2031 Part 1, Policies C28 and C30 of the Cherwell Local Plan 1996, The Kidlington Masterplan 2016 and Government guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework (exact wording for reasons for refusal to be delegated to officers).

In reaching its decision the Committee considered the officer’s report and presentation, the addresses by public speakers and the written updates.

Resolved

That, against the officer’s recommendation, application 25/03055/F be refused for the following reason:

1.         The extension, by virtue of its size, scale and form, has an adverse impact on the character, appearance and significance of the application property, which is considered to be a nondesignated heritage asset. The proposal therefore runs contrary to Policy ESD15 of the Cherwell Local Plan 2011-2031 Part 1, Policies C28 and C30 of the Cherwell Local Plan 1996, The Kidlington Masterplan 2016 and government guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.

Approved in line with officer recommendation, subject to conditions (and any amendments as deemed necessary), completion of a S106 legal agreement and removal of objection from the LLFA, details to be set out in the minutes.

The Committee considered application 25/01284/F, for the erection of venue buildings including an events barn, marriage ceremony barn, wedding suite, sauna cabin, guest eco cabins and associated landscaping at Hadsham Farm, Hornton Lane, Horley, OX15 6BN for Hadsham Farm Weddings.

It was proposed by Councillor Brant and seconded by Councillor Webb that application 25/01284/F be approved, in line with the officer recommendation.

In reaching its decision the Committee considered the officer’s report and presentation, and the written updates.

Resolved

That, in line with the officer’s recommendation, authority be delegated to the Assistant Director for Planning to grant permission for application 25/021284/F subject to:

i)          The Local Lead Flood Authority removing their objection

ii)         The conditions set out below (and any amendments to those conditions as deemed necessary) and

iii)        The completion of a planning obligation under section 106 of the town and country planning act 1990, as substituted by the planning and compensation act 1991, to secure the following (and any amendments as deemed necessary):

a)    The submission and approval of a Habitat Management and Monitoring Plan on land outside the red line boundary.

b)    Payment of the Council’s monitoring costs

Conditions

Time Limit

1.            The development to which this permission relates shall be begun not later than the expiration of three years beginning with the date of this permission.  

Reason: To comply with the provisions of Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, as amended by Section 51 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.   

Compliance with Plans

2.            Except where otherwise stipulated by conditions attached to this permission, the development shall be carried out in accordance with the application form and the following plans and documents: 03 152 P1, 03 200 P1, 03 300 P1, 03 301 P1, 03 302 P1 (X2), 03 303 P1, 03 304 P1, 03 305 P1, 03 306 P1, 05 303 P1, 05 304 P1, 05 301 P1, 05 305 P103 150 P1, 03 151 P3, 03 160 P2  

Reason: For the avoidance of doubt, to ensure that the development is carried out only as approved by the local planning authority and comply with government guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.

Events

3.            The number of events per week shall not exceed three.

Reason: In the interests of visual amenity and to ensure the transport impact remains as assessed and does not increase without further consideration. 

4.            No wedding or event shall take place until a Event Management Plan has been submitted to an approved by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.  

Reason: In order to safeguard the character of the area and the amenities of residential properties in the local area in accordance with saved Policy C28 of the Cherwell Local Plan 1996, Policy ESD 15 of the Cherwell Local Plan 20112031 Part 1 and Government guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.      

Materials 

5.            No development shall commence above slab level until details of  ...  view the full minutes text for item 104.

Approved in line with officer recommendation, subject to conditions (and any amendments as deemed necessary), details to be set out in the minutes.

The Committee considered application 25/02139/F for change of use from serviced apartments (Use Class C1) to their original use (Use Class C3) and as specialist supported accommodation at Dashwood Apartments, Dashwood Road, Banbury, OX16 5HA for Stepper Point.

It was proposed by Councillor Watkins and seconded by Councillor Webb that application 25/02139/F be approved, in line with the officer recommendation.

In reaching its decision the Committee considered the officer’s report and presentation, and the written updates.

Resolved

That, in line with the officer’s recommendation, authority be delegated to the Assistant Director for Planning to grant permission for application 25/02139/F subject to the conditions set out below (and any amendments to those conditions as deemed necessary).

Conditions

Time Limit 

1.         The development to which this permission relates shall be begun not later than the expiration of three years beginning with the date of this permission. 

Reason: To comply with the provisions of Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, as amended by Section 51 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004. 

Compliance with Plans 

2.         Except where otherwise stipulated by conditions attached to this permission, the development shall be carried out in accordance with the application form and the following plans and documents:

Site Location Plan: Ra 3546 s3 001

Existing Site Plan Ra 3546 s3 002

Existing Floor Plans – Block 1 Ra 3546 s3 040

Existing Floor Plans – Block 2 Ra 3546 s3 045

Proposed Site Plan Ra 3546 s3 200

Proposed Floor Plans – Block 1 Ra 3546 s3 400

Proposed Floor Plans – Block 2 Ra 3546 s3 450

Existing and Proposed Elevations Ra 3546 s3 300 

Reason: For the avoidance of doubt, to ensure that the development is carried out only as approved by the local planning authority and comply with government guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.  

Use 

3.         Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) and the Schedule to the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987 (as amended) (or any Orders revoking and re-enacting those Orders, with or without modification), the apartments shall be used as supported living accommodation falling within Class C3(b) and for no other purpose. 

Reason: The Local Planning Authority wishes to retain control over the use of the premises in the interests of residential amenity, heritage and highway safety and in accordance with Policy ESD15 of the Cherwell Local Plan 2015.

Landscaping

4.         No development shall commence until a scheme for landscaping the site has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local planning authority.  The scheme shall include: 

·                details of the proposed tree and shrub planting including their species, number, sizes and positions, together with grass seeded/turfed areas and written specifications (including cultivation and other operations associated with plant and grass establishment i.e. depth of topsoil, mulch, etc.),

·                details of the hard landscaping including hard surface areas, pavements, pedestrian areas and steps. 

The development shall be carried out  ...  view the full minutes text for item 105.